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Iran war’s rising costs could shift rural voters

WBUR

Published October 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM EDT

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Rural voters, especially farmers, have largely voted conservative in recent years. High prices for diesel fuel and fertilizer caused by the war in Iran could sway the way they vote.

WOSU’s Allie Vugrincic reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.